Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

Hostel

A very warm welcome to Chase The Wild Goose Hostel. Located just a short distance from Fort William town centre, the hostel is an ideal base for climbing Ben Nevis, visiting the Nevis Range and riding the Jacobite Steam Train (aka Hogwarts Express).

This is a fantastic hostel in Fort William, with friendly environment and beautiful surroundings. The hostel is located at Banavie, close to the Caledonian Canal with the Lochy Bar and Moorings Hotel just a stones throw away for meals and refrreshments after a long day on the hill or touring the Scottish Highlands.

THE HOSTEL has 46 beds in a mix of double, twin, family and dormitory accommodation, providing for the needs of individuals, families, backpackers and small groups. Theres a small self-catering kitchen should you want to cook your own meals, but you can buy a fantastic 'All-you-can-eat-anytime' continental breakfast for just a few pounds. You can eat it any time, even before you go to bed. Being a little out of town we hope to offer a better nights sleep before your energetic day on the hills than perhaps you might receive in a town centre establishment.

OUR GUESTS - The hostel is also a popular stop-over for enthusiasts on the 3-peaks challenge, walkers of the Great Glen Way and West Highland Way and caters for visitors to the Mountain Bike chlallenges nearby, water sports enthusiasts and cxan even organise a mountain guide to take you up Ben Nevis.

BEN NEVIS - To top all this, the area is renowned for having the best views of Ben Nevis.

'HOGWARTS EXPRESS' - If you are less energetic, visit Neptunes Staircase or ride the famous Jacobite steam train featured in the Harry Potter films, as the 'Hogwarts Express'.

Come and experience this amazing place...! Our testimonials show us to be one of the best hostels near Ben Nevis. Please visit our website for more comprehensive information or to book.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2015 Opening Times

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

Weekends Thursday to Sunday nights only November and January. Closed 1st to 26th December inclusive.

Room Information

Number of Rooms / Units

3

Room / Unit Type

Room / Unit Tariff*

4-bed dorm

£19.00 per person per night (room only)

5-bed dorm

£18.00 per person per night (room only)

8-bed dorm

£17.00 per person per night (room only)

Self-serve 'all-you-can-eat-anytime' continental breakfast is available at a reduced price per person if pre-booked. Groups over 10 in number may be entitled to a Group Discount in the months September to June. Guests may book fewer numbers into larger rooms for Private Use (no unknown guests) upon payment of a supplement. All dorms are mixed sex.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Accommodation Type

Activity Holiday

Cheap Holidays

City Breaks

Seasonal Breaks

Children

Children Welcome
Children over 5 years only are welcome

Facilities

No Smoking Permitted
Guests may smoke only in certain outdoor areas

Picnic Area

Location

Mountains area

Rural Location
Near to city centre

Village Location

Special Requirements

Coach Parties Welcome

Groups Welcome

No Pets Allowed

Catering

Breakfast Available

Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles

Patio/Beer Garden
Bring your own, and sit out on a good day

Self Service
Self-serve breakfast available

Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop

Tea & Coffee Available

Domestic

Bunk Beds
Some double, twin and family rooms available with and without bunks

Drying Facilities
Please arrange in advance (a small charge applies)

Electric Cooker

Electric Shaver Point

Fridge

Hairdryer Available

Heating Throughout Property

Iron Available

Kitchen
Self-catering facility

Laundry Service Available
Staff can do a service 'wash and dry' for you

Linen Provided

Lounge

Microwave

Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove

Payphones Available

Shared Bathroom

Shower

Toilets

Towel Charge

Leisure Facilities

Garden

TV Lounge

WiFi
Available for a very small daily charge

Payment Methods

Cash
Credit or debit card payment required to secure booking and first nights fee. Booking balance can be paid in cash on arrival.

Debit Card

Delta Card

Electron

Maestro Card

Mastercard

Solo Card

Switch Card

VISA Card

Transport

Bike Storage Available

Coach Parking On-site

Cycle Hire Nearby

Disabled Parking
Sleeping accommodation and bathrooms are on first floor level (upstairs)

Free Parking On-Site

On Public Transport Route

Public Parking Nearby

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Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- Take the number 45 bus towards Corpach. Ask to be dropped off at Banavie. Cross the road into Banavie, walk for about 50m, and the hostel is signposted on the left. Bus Fare is £1.20 each. Taxi Fare is about £5 - it may be cheaper to take a taxi if there are several people travelling

Getting there by railway:- Take the train to Banavie station, or to Fort William, then catch a local bus. Come out of the station, cross the main road and the canal. After about 50m, turn right into Banavie. After another 50m, the hostel is signposted on the left.

Getting there by aeroplane:- Fly in to Glasgow (GLA or PIK) or Inverness (INV). Take Train to Banavie, or National Bus to Fort William

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General Questions

Non-smoking policy throughout establishment

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